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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Planning a New Year's Eve party can be oh so fun! But it's the planning of the post party recovery that is often forgotten. Brew a pot of coffee and set to chill before you go out to celebrate. It will be chilled in time to help get you back on your feet New Year's Day!

Whether or not you eat seafood does not matter in order to enjoy these sushi cupcakes! This is the perfect cupcake to bring to or make for your New Year's Eve party! Gummy fish, coconut and green "wasabi" frosting are all you need for these adorable treats!

What you need:

Mini cupcakes

Frosting (canned or homemade)

Green food coloring

Fresh coconut

Gummy fish and various gummy candies

Sandwich bag

How to channel your inner sushi chef:

1. Prep gummies (cutting some in half)

2. Set aside frosting to color green

2. Frost half of cupcakes with white (or vanilla/coconut) frosting

3. Top frosted cupcakes with shaved coconut

4. Color frosting into a lighter shade of green

5.Using a sandwich baggie as a piping bag, cover the remaining cupcakes with green frosting

Don't forget to display your cupcakes on something cute like a cake plate or tiered platter!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

We here at Lola Pearl are tremendous art supporters. Especially local artists, and especially while shopping for the holidays.

This is why you must meet Vanessa Sullivan. She is a dear friend and supporter of Team LP and is one of the most talented women we know. Vanessa has won various awards for her artwork in local and national art shows. And deserves every accolade!

Take a look at this peacock painting! So gorgeous!

She now works mainly in watercolors and acrylics, but also has experience with ink, pastel, oil, and clay. What tickles our fancy is that Vanessa is also a professional cake artist!

It's that time of year again, and while your Christmas cards should be going out in the mail by the weekend, it is perfectly normal to be stumped with a creative design. Team LP is loving everything ornaments this season, including this homemade card!

Thursday, December 8, 2011

We had a great time decking the halls of the "Winging It, Buffalo Style" set this morning! What a perfect way to kick of this year's "Bake Me A Christmas"!

Keep checking in with Lola Pearl throughout the holiday season for featured desserts, recipes, DIY crafts and gift ideas!

This Christmas cupcake ornament is one of the crafts we featured on today's segment. Take a look at the instructions after the jump! What a super easy way to get the kids involved in holiday gifts for the family!